Illinois Lottery

Rockford Resident Wins $250,000 Illinois Lottery Prize

March 1, 2018

For Immediate Release

Contact: Jason Schaumburg (312) 793-3034

ROCKFORD, IL — March 1, 2018 — Samuel Zammuto of Rockford scratched a Black Ice 7s ticket and instantly won a $250,000 top prize. Zammuto plans to use his winnings to invest in his grandchildren’s education.

Zammuto purchased his lottery ticket at a Fas Mart, 6010 E. Riverside Blvd., in Loves Park. The retailer received a bonus of $2,500, or one percent of the prize amount, for selling the winning ticket.

Black Ice 7s is a $5 instant ticket that features seven top prizes of $250,000, four of which have not been claimed. For more information or to subscribe online, please visit www.illinoislottery.com.

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